H. Michael Steinberg has 42+ years of experience practicing Colorado criminal law. Mr. Steinberg strives to stay current with the ever changing aspects of criminal law issues and updates resulting in his extensive knowledge of successful criminal defense as well as appellate work. He is also an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyer's Association, and the Colorado and Arapahoe Bar Associations.
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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer

Taking Your Blood In Colorado Criminal Cases - Involuntary Warrantless Blood Draws
The question of whether law enforcement can take your blood involuntarily in an alcohol-related criminal case is a critically important case to understand.  The involuntary taking of blood from an individual by the State calls into question serious and important issues of constitutional law.

Taking involuntary blood samples involves a compelled physical intrusion beneath the subject’s skin and into his veins for use as evidence in a criminal investigation. This kind of invasion of bodily integrity implicates an individual’s most deeply held expectations of privacy.

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer

Understanding Colorado's Domestic Violence Relinquishment Of Guns LawIf you have been charged with Domestic Violence in Colorado – most likely you will be required to divest possession of any guns and or ammunition you may have in your home or automobile.

On the restraining order form you will be required to sign in open court is the following paragraph:

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First Some Basic 4th Amendment Search and Seizure Law

Colorado Dog Sniff Search LawA Dog Sniff Alone Is NOT A Search Under State And Federal Law

The Federal and State Constitutions give people the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. U.S. Const. amend. IV; Colo. Const. art. II, § 7; A warrantless search is presumptively unreasonable, violating the Fourth Amendment unless it falls under an exception to the requirement

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney

Colorado Criminal Law - Post Verdict Bail Now Denied In Certain Domestic Violence Cases-1Colorado Criminal Law – Post Verdict Bail Now Denied In Certain Domestic Violence Cases – The denial of bail in Colorado occurs only in the most extreme criminal cases and usually under the most extreme circumstances.

That list of crimes now that include the denial of bail following conviction in certain criminal cases will expand on August 9, 2019 to include certain Colorado Domestic Violence convictions such as Felony Stalking.

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney

A 2018 Colorado Pardons Update - An Unexpected Change Of Heart By The GovernorA 2018 Colorado Pardons Update – An Unexpected Change Of Heart By The Governor – Afrer nearly seven years in office, Colorado’s Governor Hickenlooper begins to grant ever larger numbers of executive pardons. This article looks at the Colorado pardon laws and process and provides some insights into the how pardons actually work.

First – Understand The Colorado Laws Applying To Governor Pardons

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney

Colorado Criminal Law - Damn It - Never, Ever, Ever Talk to the Police - There Is No Upside.Colorado Criminal Law – Damn It – Never, Ever, Ever Talk to the Police – There Is No Upside – It is incredible why so many people under investigation insist on telling their story to the police – naively believing that they are helping their case. The truth is this – never, ever, ever talk to the police after you have identified yourself.

When a police officer tells you he is there to “get to the truth,” – the “truth” is the police see themselves as part of the prosecutor’s team…. not your team.

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Drug Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney

Helping Colorado Judges Understand The Opioid Crisis - How Defendants Get HookedThere are many reasons why people are charged with drug crimes in Colorado. The most recent epidemic of heroin possession cases can, in large part, be tied to the opioid crisis. Understanding how many those accused of the illegal possession of serious controlled substances such as heroin come to use and possess this drug is critical to defending these cases in Colorado criminal courts.

First – How Opioids Affect The Body

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney

Colorado Criminal Law - Am I In Custody? Understanding Your Miranda RightsColorado Criminal Law – Am I In Custody? Understanding Your Miranda Rights – Understanding your Miranda rights is as simple as analyzing two questions: Were you in custody? If yes, were you questioned by law enforcement?

Both questions have to be answered in the affirmative before your so called “Miranda rights” attach the situation.

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New Law - 2017 Judges Must Allow Medical Marijuana Use While On Colorado Bail

Judges Must Allow Medical Marijuana Use While On Colorado Bail

By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Drug Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney

Judges Must Allow Medical Marijuana Use While On Colorado Bail

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Colorado Criminal Law - Should I Testify At My Trial - The Research Will Surprise YouColorado Criminal Law – Should I Testify At My Trial?

The Research Will Surprise You – One of the most difficult decisions in any Colorado criminal trial is the decision whether to testify or not to testify on your own behalf.

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